It's been almost a month now since Nichole's scandalous activities. The police investigative team have tried to track down Nichole but to no avail. Lian was on the phone with Clifford, discussing how to handle the whole issue.
"Let's close this case since we are not getting anywhere with the investigations." said Clifford
"Okay bro, as you wish. I will go to the station and do that. l'll call you back later." Lian replied and hanged up
Rosita was in the kitchen when she heard her phone ring
buzz... buzzz.. buzzzz.....
"Honey....., please can you get me the phone." she called to her husband
"Okay sweetheart.."
Rosita sat on the bed with her baby in her arms waiting for her husband to return from the doctor's office so she can get discharged.Mad. Flora walked in,"Mum, you are here." Rosita asked smiling"Yes sweetheart, I heard from Lian that you will be discharge today so I came." she replied and sat beside her."Thank you mum, Clifford just left to the doctor's office to sign my discharge documents. Oh, here he is." she said and pointed at the door"Mum, you are here." he came to his mum and hugged him.Clifford took Rosita and the baby's luggage and they all left the hospital.
It was 3am, Rosita was asleep but was awaken by the cry of Riley. She got up and went to her cot."I'm here now Sweetheart." said Rosita and took Riley in her arms.She sat on the bed, beside her sleeping husband and breast fed Riley. Suddenly, she felt his husband turning around on the bed"Oh, you're awake already?" asked Clifford"Yes sweetheart, I was awaken by Riley's cries. She was hungry so I fed her.""Okay dear, guess she is sleeping now. Let me help you put her in her cot.""Okay." she answered and gave Riley to his dad."You should rest now dear." said Cl
Little Riley was asleep when she felt someone patting her." Wake up, Sweetheart, you will be late for school."She opened her eyes and it was her mum."Mum....." she called"Yes...Sweetheart, the school bus will be here soon." Okay mum" she repliedRiley got up from bed and went with her mum to the washroom. Her mother help her brush her teeth and took her bath. They returned to her room to get her dressed"I will be right back dear." said Rosita and left to the kitchenClifford was also in their bedroom prepari
Riley was sleeping when she heard something fell in her room. She got startled and woke upMum...., is that you?She turned on the light and couldn't see anyone in the room. She turned and saw her window widely opened. She got scared and ran to her parents room. Clifford and Rosita were asleep when they felt someone crawling up in between them. They woke up and it was Riley"Riley......" they both called"Can I sleep here with you guys?" she asked"Why baby?Is everything alright?" Rosita asked"No mum, just some nightmare." she replied"Okay Sweetheart." they chorused and went
Riley returned to her class confused, not knowing what was going on."Riley...."A voiced called her from behind. she turned and it was her cousin Florencia."I heard from your friends that you are not feeling well. What's wrong with you?""Nothing sister Florencia, I just wanted to come and relax in my class." she replied" okay Riley, I will come check on you after school.""Okay" she noddedThe bell ranged for lunch over and Florencia left to her class. Riley's classmates rushed back to the classroom giggling and laughing. Riley's friends walked
"What is the meaning of this message." Clifford asked"I don't know dear, I think we should be more alert." she repliedJust then, they heard a loud sound from their daughter's room."Riley......?" they chorused and quickly rushed out to their daughter's room. They got there and met her room in a mess."What happened Sweetheart?" Clifford asked" Sorry dad, I was trying to get that box over there but I slipped off the chair and fell with the box." she replied pointing to the box." Are you okay?" her mum asked" Yes, mum." she replied 
Riley looked at her parents with a surprised face"Mum...., dad....,what's wrong? why are you looking so shocked.""It's nothing dear, I think you should be more careful not to go out with people you don't know. Okay?"said Clifford"But dad..., Anutie Nichole is not a stranger. Is she?"" I know dear but just be careful, uhm..?"Okay....dad.." she replied adamantly"Okay Sweetheart, go to your room and change now." said Rosita smiling"Okay...mum.." she replied and left her parents to her room.Riley and Clifford sat quietly for a while thinking on what to do and how to handle the situation without creating fear and panic to their daughter"What are we going to do now dear?"asked Rosita" I don't know for now but we'll think of something soon, okay? I'll protect you and our daughter from any harm." said Clifford ass
It's a beautiful Saturday day morning, Riley was already up, solving some puzzles in her room. She heard a knock on her door"Riley..?""Yes...mum..., please come in."Rosita went into her daughter's room and sat beside her."Sweetheart..., get dressed and let's go visit grandma today. She said she misses you so much""Grandma...?" she replied with a grin and stood up"Okay..., mum.., I will be done soon.""Okay Sweetheart." her mum replied and left.Riley quickly went to her wardrobe and got her dress. Within few minutes, she was done. She quickly rushed downstairs"Mum...dad...., let's get going.""Give us a minute Sweetheart..."Riley slammed herself on the sofa waiting anxiously for her parents. Soon, she saw them descending the stairs. she took her bag and quickly ran to them.